YEARLY HIGH
5.0746 ILS
YEARLY LOW
4.3505 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5625 ILS

2014 AZN to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the AZN to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 5.0746. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 15, dropping to 4.3505.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7241 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4546 to the December average rate of 5.0137, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 5.0746 was up 5.40% compared to the 2013 peak of 4.8145, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AZN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 25,373 ILS
2013 Average 23,005 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 21,753 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,620.60 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

5.0784
4.3021
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to ILS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.4380, compared to 4.6871 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2492 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4380
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6871

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was August, with a trading range of 0.2088 ILS (High: 4.5609 / Low: 4.3521). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0266 ILS (High: 4.4444 / Low: 4.4178).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2088
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0266

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0476 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0476

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 5.0137) against the same month in 2013 (average: 4.4663), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5474 (+12.26%).

2014 Avg (December) 5.0137
2013 Avg (December) 4.4663

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.4780 4.4269 4.4546
February 4.5080 4.4545 4.4832
March 4.4617 4.4128 4.4356
April 4.4444 4.4178 4.4325
May 4.4448 4.3945 4.4189
June 4.4349 4.3692 4.4030
July 4.3847 4.3505 4.3668
August 4.5609 4.3521 4.4626
September 4.6945 4.5572 4.6374
October 4.8345 4.6721 4.7555
November 4.9671 4.8345 4.8867
December 5.0746 4.9759 5.0137